26 August 2008

Portugal central defender Fernando Meira signed for Galatasaray this season 2008-2009. He wears the # 5 jersey. It's a yellow red, vertical stripes home jersey.

Portugal national team: Meira was in Carlos Queiroz's call-up list in August 20th's friendly, Portugal 5-0 Faroe Islands. Meira played the last 12 minutes (78' Meira in, Raul Meireles out) . He's the third option for Portugal's central defender. The order looks like Carvalho- Pepe, Carvalho- Bruno Alves. Only if either Pepe or Alves need to be replaced, Meira will come in.

Galatasaray just signed forward Milan Baros. Another big name in the team, former Liverpool, Australian Harry Kewell. On August 26, 2008, they trained at the Bucharest stadium.

Steau Bucharesti 1-0 Galatasaray.

(Aggregate 3-2)
57' B. Nicolita

August 27, 2008, 10:45 am USA Pacific Time

Galatasaray is losing by one goal.

Here are some photos of their training.

August 26, 2008- Galtasaray training a day before the Champions League game Steaua Bucuresti v Galatasaray. Photo: Tuncay Şen (Galatasaray Dergisi)

August 26, 2008- Galtasaray training a day before the Champions League game Steaua Bucuresti v Galatasaray. Photo: Tuncay Şen (Galatasaray Dergisi)

August 26, 2008- Galtasaray training a day before the Champions League game Steaua Bucuresti v Galatasaray. Photo: Tuncay Şen (Galatasaray Dergisi)

Galatasaray is in first place, table:

- Your predictions for this game? Lineup, final score, key players? Thoughts on Fernando Meira at Galatasaray for 2008-2009?